SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Poole and Kent Company of Florida, of Tampa, FL, in the amount of $511,750.00 for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant 1 (RO WTP 1) Blend Tank Removal project (16-0032-UT), which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
This project consists of the removal of the existing concrete blend tank, which is near the end of its service life, and replace with a more cost effective static inline pipe mixer. Other improvements include upgrades to transfer pumps, instrumentation and controls, and addition of variable frequency drives.
Design was completed in July 2017 by Engineer of Record (EOR) McKim and Creed, Inc. who will also be providing Construction Engineering Inspection services during construction.
Four bids were received with Poole and Kent (P&K) the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $511,750.00. After comparing and evaluating the bids, the EOR recommends awarding the construction contract to P&K.
Construction is expected to be completed by June 2018.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating and maintaining the RO WTP 1.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0382-96764-563800-533-000-0000 $511,750.00
Resolution 17-10 was passed on March 16, 2017, establishing the City’s intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with future tax-exempt financing. The projects identified with 2018 revenue bonds as a funding source were included in the project list associated with Resolution 17-10.
Sufficient budget for interim financing or funding with 2018 Water and Sewer Revenue bond proceeds when issued is available in bond project 0382-96764, RO Plant Exp-Res 1 to fund the contract.